Student Name: Nyanka Joseph Date: 4/29/10

What is Computer Graphics? Graphics using computers The representation and manipulation of image data by a computer.

The History of Computer Graphics? MIT student, Ivan Sutherland created a computer drawing program called Sketchpad in Using a light pen, Sketchpad allowed one to draw simple shapes on the computer screen, save them and even recall them later. Sutherland's software modeled objects (allowed change of one part of image without affecting other parts). These early computer graphics were Vector graphics, composed of thin lines whereas modern day graphics are Raster based using pixels. The first major advance in 3D computer graphics was created at UU by these early pioneers, the hidden-surface algorithm.

What is 2D Computer Graphics? 2D computer graphics are the computer-based generation of digital images In 2D apps, the two-dimensional image is not just a representation of a real-world object, but an independent artifact with added semantic value; two-dimensional models are therefore preferred, because they give more direct control of the image than 3D computer graphics.

What is Computer Animation? Computer animation is the art of creating moving images via the use of computers. It is a subfield of computer graphics and animation. Sometimes the target of the animation is the computer itself, but sometimes the target is another medium, such as film. It is also referred to as CGI (Computer-generated imagery or computer-generated imaging), especially when used in films. To create the illusion of movement, an image is displayed on the computer screen then quickly replaced by a new image that is similar to the previous image, but shifted slightly.

What is Pixel? Pixel art is a form of digital art Pixel was created through the use of raster graphics software In the raster graphics software where images are edited on the pixel level.

List some of your favorite projects in this class I like flash projects I liked the flash with the birthday. I also liked the flash with the skateboarder boarding down the hill.